If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

He's been one of the best NT's of the last decade, but I agree it's not a glamour position and he doesn't have the numbers of other DL that have gotten in, simply because of the system he's in. Same with Aaron Smith. It would be nice and hell I'd vote for him but unfortunately I don't think he'd have that much support from the HOF panel of voters.

He might but being a 3-4 NT doesnt get alot of publicity. His job is to take up blockers and get push up the middle. He has done that well over the years. He will be on the Ballot, but I dont think he will get it.

The question is: How do you judge a NT in the 3-4: Was Hampton the BEST of his position for the time in which he played? FORGET NUMBERS, the job was to eat of block and let the ILB flow to make the tackles. During Hampton 12 year career, the Steelers have had, Holmes, Farrior, Foote and Timmons as ILB, all very good, but none HOF players, But The Steelers run defense has consistantly been in the top 5 if not 10, so again, it's base on your measuring stick.

BTW: is called the Hall Of Fame, not the Hall of the very good: BTW2 I would take Hampton over Wilfork any day of the week.